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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,715.97, 28,078.38 and 6,065.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,715.97, 28,078.38 and 6,065.71 is: 9,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,715.97 : 28,078.38 = 6,065.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,715.97/28,078.38 = 6,065.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,715.97x = 28,078.38 × 6,065.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,715.97x = 170,315,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,315,310.35/18,715.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.00

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